Neal Patterson
Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons12

Neal Patterson

American businessman (1949–2017)

Neal L. Patterson (December 10, 1949 – July 9, 2017) was an American businessman who was CEO of Cerner Corporation, a Kansas City-based medical software corporation. Patterson was also owner of the Sporting Kansas City soccer team.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Neal Patterson (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Dec 10, 1949, died Jul 9, 2017.1

Companies

  • CernerFounder9
  • CernerChief executive officer Feb 14, 2006 to Jul 28, 201710
  • CernerChair Feb 14, 2006 to Jul 28, 201710
  • CernerPresident Aug 19, 2010 to Aug 5, 201311

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedOklahoma State University3
  • Date not recordedSpears School of Business3

Patterson grew up on the family farm in South Central Kansas near Manchester, Oklahoma, and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University in 1971 and 1972. Following a stint with Arthur Andersen, he and Arthur Andersen colleagues Cliff Illig and Paul Gorup founded Cerner in 1979.

From Wikipedia’s article on Neal Patterson (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: chief executive officer.5

Personal life

  • BornDec 10, 1949, Anthony6 7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8

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